Special Collections

Lenten Collection

Proceeds of our Lenten Collection will benefit Welcome Inn.Since 2003, South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (SOCH) has operated Welcome Inn, a daytime drop-in center for the homeless population who use evening and overnight programs but have few places to go during the day. Welcome Inn is a low barrier shelter that provides a safe place to address the needs of the chronically homeless in our communities. The Inn fulfills the basic needs of shelter, medical attention, food, clothing, personal hygiene, access to an established mailing address, case management, legal advice, mental health and substance abuse services, as well as many other community resources and referrals.